Training of Law Enforcement Officers on Environmental Law, Processes and Procedures
Together with the Sierra Leone Police Force, we have concluded a one-day training for police officers, investigators, and prosecutors to enhance capacity on environmental laws, what constitutes environmental crimes, and procedures at the Atlantic Hotel in Freetown. Partnership, engagement, and financing are key enablers in our Transformation Strategy (EPATS), which closely aligns with our functions …
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP 3.0 2026-2035)
We concluded a two-day stakeholders’ workshop at the new Brookfield’s Hotel in Freetown, with funding from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the NBSAP Accelerator, to develop the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP 3.0) implementation plan. With participants drawn from related ministries, departments and agencies, academia, development organizations, civil society organizations, local …
We held our midterm review to assess our progress as we move through 2026 and adjust our targets for the rest of the year with a sharper focus and a commitment to significant advancements in a variety of areas, including revenue mobilisation, infrastructure development, compliance monitoring, enforcement, conservation efforts, pollution control, and environmental governance
In the first half of this year, we met nearly half of our internal revenue target for FY26, made significant progress on the Bo office construction, which is now 85% complete, secured $26.2 million in mine rehabilitation guarantees, and performed 653 environmental monitoring inspections. We also increased our enforcement efforts against unlawful dredging, resulting in …
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA-SL) has swiftly responded to a viral video showing local miners mining along the riverbed of the Rokel River during the weirs’ temporary closure for maintenance
Preliminary findings reveal that artisanal mining activities along certain sections of the exposed riverbed have a history of taking place during dam maintenance periods when water levels are lowered. However, this year’s actions raised serious concerns, as reports indicated the use of excavators, which significantly expanded the scope of operations and potential environmental consequences. In …
CLA26 UPDATE FOR DAY TWO
With a priority on biodiversity and nature conservation, we focused and addressed the following: We discussed Sierra Leone’s progress toward completing the third generation of its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAAP 3.0), a document that protects our natural heritage, prioritises nature conservation and equitable management of our natural resources, serves as our national …
Collaborating, Learning and Adapting Conference (CLA26) Day 3 Update
We concluded Day Three of our Collaborating, Learning and Adapting Conference (CLA26) with a focus on chemical wastes and control (Environmental Health and Safety) We explored the essence of a strategic approach to international chemicals management (SAICM) and a rollout of the country’s first National Pollutant Inventory (NPI), a national response to addressing pollution as …
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING
INVITATION FOR BID –(IFB) National Competitive Bidding –NCB Procurement Number: EPASL/ADMIN/NCB/2025/001-9 Date of First Issue: 4th December 2025 Environment Protection Agency generates its funds from Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license fees paid by companies and intends to spend part of its funds to supply and delivery of various ICT & office Equipment, Office Furniture, Catering …
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SUPPLIES & CONSULTANCY DATA BASE
Ref#/EPASL/EOI/ADMIN/2025/001 Date of Issue: 4th December 2025 BACKGROUND The Environment Protection Agency – Sierra Leone is the Agency established by the EPA Act 2008 (as amended in 2010) for the effective protection of the environment and other related matters. Environment protection agency (EPA-SL) is interested in diversifying its supplier data base and in finding new …
The Environment Protection Agency warmly welcomes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Liberia delegation to Sierra Leone where the two countries will expand their collaboration in addressing pressing environmental concerns through shared experiences and innovative solutions.
The Head of Delegation, Anthony S. Kollie, Acting Deputy Executive Director of the EPA Liberia, will lead the delegation’s discussions with us and other key stakeholders. We will conduct a series of courtesy visits with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and allied ministries to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties. Technical sessions on …
This week we organised a workshop to finalise and validate the Mines and Minerals (Environment Protection) #Regulation, 2025, which will replace the 2013 regulation. Great work by Tamba Sangbah Esq and team, along with our partners including EIA consultants, MDAs, civil society, and regulated enterprises.
This week we organized a workshop to finalize and validate the Mines and Minerals (Environment Protection) #Regulation, 2025, which will replace the 2013 regulation. Great work by Tamba Sangbah Esq and team, along with our partners including EIA consultants, MDAs, civil society, and regulated enterprises. The revised regulation breaks down the #EIA process into distinct …